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The Summer That Changed Us

By: Cathy Bramley
Narrated by: Colleen Prendergast
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Summary

The joyful and escapist Sunday Times bestseller about three women searching for friendship in a beautiful seaside town

The sparkling seaside village of Merle Bay, with its beautiful beach scattered with sea glass, is a place where anyone can have a fresh start.

For Katie, it is the perfect hideout after a childhood trauma left her feeling exposed. For Robyn, the fresh sea air is helping to heal her scars, but maybe not her marriage. For Grace, a new start could help her move on from a heartbreaking loss. When they meet on Sea Glass Beach one day, they form an instant bond and soon they're sharing prosecco, laughter—and even their biggest secrets...

Together, the women feel stronger than ever before. So can their friendship help them face old fears and find happy endings—as well as new beginnings?

©2022 Cathy Bramley (P)2022 Orion Publishing Group

Critic reviews

"An emotional tale of friendship. This is Cathy at her very best." (Sarah Morgan)

"A real treat. No-one does friendship better than Cathy." (Karen Swan)

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I enjoyed the book once I got used to the style of reading and accent. Found it jarred a bit before I could connect with the characters. I think if I read this book myself I would have enjoyed it more.

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Cathy bramley. Lovely

I really enjoyed this book and listened to it on audible as I like the narrator.
It's a lovely book and recommend it.

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Lovely Cathy Bramley story

One of her best, an absolute joy to listen to and to spend time with such lovely ladies. Read so brilliantly by Coleen Prendergast, thank you!

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wonderful read. funny and very life like events which is totally relatable . lived the dream

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fantastic story.

really enjoyed this. easy to listen to with great storyline and original themes running through the book. wonderful narrator. Will be looking for more by the same author now

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Woah! So fast!

Couldn’t listen to this. The narration was so fast and slowing it down made it jump. Wish I could return it was not pleasant

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loved it

lovely uplifting story covering some very good topics that can affect many women's lives

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Cathy Bramley My favourite Author.

Yet another feel good book by Cathy Bramley.
Great story about what sisterhood can achieve together .
Coleen Prendergast is a brilliant narrator, you can always tell the different characters apart .

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Wonderful

Lovely characters, True friendships developed that eased life problems Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thoughtfully written and fun too.

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Wish I’d found Cathy Bramley books years ago!

As a big fan of millie Johnson/Colleen prendergast collaborations, I saw a Cathy bramley book on audible and thought I’d give it a try. Fantastic and right up my street. Rapidly working my way through them all. Thanks audible

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